BY
Tom Parry

Irma sees closure of major Florida attractions

Major Florida attractions were forced to close over the weekend as the state prepared for Hurricane Irma.

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Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios were among those forced to shut their doors

Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando closed a number of its parks including the Magic Kingdom Park, Animal Kingdom Hollywood Studios, Epcot and its two water parks Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.

The closure marks only the fifth time in history that the resort has officially closed since Walt Disney World first opened almost 45 years ago.

“Resort hotels will remain open,” the theme park said on its website. “We hope to resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 12. We will provide regular updates to our guests on all operational changes.”